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People next to a large fallen tree

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39514
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1898
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.8 x 13.5 cm on page 21.5 x 28 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of people next to a very large fallen tree. The photograph was taken just above Deer Lake Avenue and the home of Bernard Hill can be seen in the background. Identified in the picture are Mrs. Sprott (standing in front of tree to the left), directly in front of her, lying on th…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1898
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 9.8 x 13.5 cm on page 21.5 x 28 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-833
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of people next to a very large fallen tree. The photograph was taken just above Deer Lake Avenue and the home of Bernard Hill can be seen in the background. Identified in the picture are Mrs. Sprott (standing in front of tree to the left), directly in front of her, lying on the ground is Bernard Hill. The woman standing farthest to the right (next to man holding child) is Marian Hill and next to her is Claude Hill holding his daughter Kitty. The man farthest to the right is Mr. Sprott. The rest are unidentified.
Subjects
Land Clearing
Plants - Trees
Names
Hill, Bernard R.
Hill, Marian Berkeley
Hill, Louis Claude "Claude"
Peers, Katherine Maude Hill "Kitty"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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The Benedictines of Westminster Priory

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38167
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.3 x 5.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of an original photographic postcard of the Benedictines of Westminster Priory at Ceperley House which was funded by the Catholic Diocese beginning in 1939. There is a postmark from Merritt, British Columbia, at the top right corner.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1951 (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.3 x 5.3 cm print on contact sheet 20.1 x 26.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-754
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of an original photographic postcard of the Benedictines of Westminster Priory at Ceperley House which was funded by the Catholic Diocese beginning in 1939. There is a postmark from Merritt, British Columbia, at the top right corner.
Subjects
Buildings - Religious
Buildings - Heritage
Occupations - Clergy
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
Westminster Priory
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Negative has a pink cast
Annotation at bottom of photograph reads, "The Benedictines of Westminster Priory, Vancouver, BC"
Geographic Access
Deer Lake Avenue
Street Address
6344 Deer Lake Avenue
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Douglas-Gilpin Area
Images
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Blue Haven Motel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription35136
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 8.9 x 13.9 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Blue Haven Motel, 7026 Kingsway. The description printed on the back of the postcard reads, "Blue Haven Motel / 7026 Kingsway, South Burnaby, B.C., Canada / Mrgs.: Mr. and Mrs. A. Pearson / 22 Units - 4 Stars - AAA - ACRA / T.V. Equipped / Telephone LA 1-9942." The bui…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[195-]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Photographs subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 8.9 x 13.9 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
199-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1987-10
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of the Blue Haven Motel, 7026 Kingsway. The description printed on the back of the postcard reads, "Blue Haven Motel / 7026 Kingsway, South Burnaby, B.C., Canada / Mrgs.: Mr. and Mrs. A. Pearson / 22 Units - 4 Stars - AAA - ACRA / T.V. Equipped / Telephone LA 1-9942." The building on the left side of the photograph has "Office" written on the door. Cars and motel units are seen at the right.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
Blue Haven Motel
Media Type
Photograph
Responsibility
Printed on back of postcard: "Traveltime product. Made in Vancouver, Canada, by Grant-Mann Lithographers, Ltd."
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
7026 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
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The Fair Haven

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription36597
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1950 and 1957]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photographic postcard of "the Fair Haven," a group of United Church homes for Senior Citizens. The road in the foreground is Rumble Street, and the long road to the right is Sussex Avenue. The small forest behind "the Fair Haven" is the David Gary Park.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1950 and 1957]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Vera Jackson Pel subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
305-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1992-46
Scope and Content
Aerial photographic postcard of "the Fair Haven," a group of United Church homes for Senior Citizens. The road in the foreground is Rumble Street, and the long road to the right is Sussex Avenue. The small forest behind "the Fair Haven" is the David Gary Park.
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Buildings - Residential - Seniors Housing
Names
Fair Haven
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Typewritten note on verso of postcard reads: "AERIAL VIEW/ 'The Fairhaven', Burnaby BC / United Church Homes for Senior Citizens / 4341 Rumble St., Burnaby, BC"
Handwritten note on verso of postcard reads: ""The road in the foreground is Rumble Street. The long road to the right is Sussex Avenue. The road, going up, on the left, barely visible is McKay Avenue = lower corner. Behind Fair Haven is the future David Gary Park cleared in the late 1950's - then more trees were felled in October 1962 with Hurricane Freda (blown over, uprooted trees) that left the park as it is today in 1993. The top row of little (5) white cottages were moved from the N.W. corner of Willingdon and Kingsway where Old Orchard Mall is now - they were part of Old Orchard Auto Villas, the first Fair Havens. Note: All cottages on right side of Lodge have been moved to Vancouver Island in 1991 for Motel units - by barge."
Printed on verso of postcard: "Traveltime product, made in Vancouver, Canada, by Grant-Mann Lithographers Ltd."
Geographic Access
Rumble Street
Street Address
4341 Rumble Street
Historic Neighbourhood
Alta-Vista (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Sussex-Nelson Area
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George Derby Health Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37533
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1950 and 1954] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the George Derby Health Centre which includes the main building, parking lot and grounds.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1950 and 1954] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 4.1 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-121
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Photograph of the George Derby Health Centre which includes the main building, parking lot and grounds.
Subjects
Geographic Features - Automobile Parking Lots
Buildings - Civic - Hospitals
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
George Derby Health Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption on photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Print was copied from a postcard original
Caption at bottom of photograph reads, "George Derby Health Centre / Burnaby B.C."
Geographic Access
Cumberland Street
Street Address
7550 Cumberland Street
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cariboo-Armstrong Area
Images
Less detail

George Derby Health Centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37539
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1950 and 1954] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.4 x 5.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of the George Derby Health Centre, copied from a postcard.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1950 and 1954] (date of original), copied 1991
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Burnaby Image Bank subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 3.4 x 5.0 cm print on contact sheet 20.2 x 25.3 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
370-127
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
BHS1999-03
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of the George Derby Health Centre, copied from a postcard.
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Buildings - Civic - Hospitals
Names
George Derby Health Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption on photograph
1 b&w copy negative accompanying
Caption on photograph reads, "George Derby Health Centre, Burnaby B.C."
Geographic Access
Cumberland Street
Street Address
7550 Cumberland Street
Historic Neighbourhood
East Burnaby (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cariboo-Armstrong Area
Images
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Haida Grill at the Astor Hotel

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription37173
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1955 and 1959]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 postcard ; col. ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Postcard with a photograph of the Haida Grill at the Astor Hotel, which was known as being Burnaby's million dollar, ultra-modern hotel.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[between 1955 and 1959]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Lee Lightfoot subseries
Physical Description
1 postcard ; col. ; 8 x 13 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
327-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS1996-13
Scope and Content
Postcard with a photograph of the Haida Grill at the Astor Hotel, which was known as being Burnaby's million dollar, ultra-modern hotel.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Buildings - Commercial - Restaurants
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Names
Astor Hotel
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Caption on recto of postcard reads: "ASTOR HOTEL . 4561 KINGSWAY, BURNABY 1, B.C."
Caption on verso of postcard reads: "THE HAIDA GRILL/ The delightful setting and excellent cuisine makes the Haida Grill a must for dining pleasure. A Photograph [sic] showing the Haida Grill with its table side service."
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Street Address
4561 Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Central Park (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Marlborough Area
Images
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Hotel Burnaby

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38341
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1953]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.7 x 13.1 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard advertising the Hotel Burnaby at 1385 Kingsway (old street numbering). A caption on the reverse of the postcard reads: Hotel Burnaby / :Located between new Simpsons-Sears and new Woodwards shopping centres / You will remember Hotel Burnaby for the REST of your life."
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1953]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Jim Wolf subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 8.7 x 13.1 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
410-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2000-11
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard advertising the Hotel Burnaby at 1385 Kingsway (old street numbering). A caption on the reverse of the postcard reads: Hotel Burnaby / :Located between new Simpsons-Sears and new Woodwards shopping centres / You will remember Hotel Burnaby for the REST of your life."
Subjects
Advertising Medium
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Names
Hotel Burnaby Limited
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
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Hotel Burnaby Ltd.

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription38656
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Burnaby Hotel located at 1385 Kingsway (old street numbering system). Printed at the bottom of the postcard is the following: Hotel Burnaby Ltd. / 1385 Kingsway at 14th Avenue / Burnaby 3, New Westminster, B.C., Telephone LA 1-8891. On the reverse is written: "Hotel Burna…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1955]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Jim Wolf subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
474-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2005-6
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Burnaby Hotel located at 1385 Kingsway (old street numbering system). Printed at the bottom of the postcard is the following: Hotel Burnaby Ltd. / 1385 Kingsway at 14th Avenue / Burnaby 3, New Westminster, B.C., Telephone LA 1-8891. On the reverse is written: "Hotel Burnaby: Located between new Simpson-Sears and new Woodwards shopping centres. You will remember Hotel Burnaby for the rest of your life."
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial - Hotels and Motels
Documentary Artifacts - Postcards
Advertising Medium
Names
Hotel Burnaby Limited
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Grant-Mann Lithographers Limited
Notes
Title based on caption of postcard
Made by Grant-Mann Lithographers Ltd. "Colour Card" Division, Vancouver British Columbia
Geographic Access
Kingsway
Historic Neighbourhood
Edmonds (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Stride Avenue Area
Images
Less detail

Aerial photograph of Burnaby Mountain

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription64460
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957 or 1958]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of the Burnaby Mountain park and Centennial Pavilion, under construction.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957 or 1958]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
North Burnaby Board of Trade subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
476-026
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2005-8
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of the Burnaby Mountain park and Centennial Pavilion, under construction.
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hunting Survey Corporation Limited
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Centennial Way
Street Address
100 Centennial Way
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
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Aerial photograph of Burnaby Mountain

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39742
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957 or 1958]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 14 cm
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of the Burnaby Mountain park and Centennial Pavilion, under construction.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1957 or 1958]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
North Burnaby Board of Trade subseries
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 14 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
476-025
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
BHS2005-8
Scope and Content
Aerial photograph of the Burnaby Mountain park and Centennial Pavilion, under construction.
Subjects
Aerial Photographs
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Photographer
Hunting Survey Corporation Limited
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph.
Geographic Access
Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area
Centennial Way
Street Address
100 Centennial Way
Planning Study Area
Burnaby Mountain Area
Images
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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 1

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory251
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1865-1919
Length
0:10:18
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's essay entitled Stump Rangers, a listing of early settlers that includes addresses and short descriptions, essays on Confederation Park, land clearing and on Burnaby's first Council meeting.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's essay entitled Stump Rangers, a listing of early settlers that includes addresses and short descriptions, essays on Confederation Park, land clearing and on Burnaby's first Council meeting.
Date Range
1865-1919
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:10:18
Subjects
Geographic Features - Parks
Officials - Aldermen and Councillors
Land Clearing
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Total Tracks
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
Images
Audio Tracks

Track one of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings

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Alfred Bingham's writings - Track 2

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/oralhistory252
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date Range
1919-1955
Length
0:06:06
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's memories of constructing a mill for Simpson & Giberson and of working on homes for himself, Angus McLean and Percy Little in the Lochdale area. He discusses the strike at Barnet mill and reads an essay written by Grace E. Carpenter. Land clear…
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Summary
This portion of the recording includes Alfred Bingham's memories of constructing a mill for Simpson & Giberson and of working on homes for himself, Angus McLean and Percy Little in the Lochdale area. He discusses the strike at Barnet mill and reads an essay written by Grace E. Carpenter. Land clearing is described in detail. Alfred also relates a story from 1920 involving early settlers E. Powell and J. Amos.
Date Range
1919-1955
Photo Info
Alfred Bingham, April 20, 1947. Item no. 010-066
Length
0:06:06
Subjects
Land Clearing
Buildings - Industrial - Mills
Historic Neighbourhood
Lochdale (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Lochdale Area
Scope and Content
Recording is of Alfred Bingham's writings, as read by Alfred Bingham. Major themes discussed are: Pioneers, early days in Burnaby and the Co-op Movement. To view "Narrow By" terms for each track expand this description and see "Notes".
Biographical Notes
Alfred "Alf" Bingham was born in England in 1892 and moved to Canada in 1912. His first job in Canada was laying track for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTPR) from Edmonton to McBride in 1912. His second was in Vancouver at the Rat Portage Mill on False Creek, working on the Resaw machine. He quit after one week due to poor working conditions. After taking part in the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike as a delegate of the Retail and Mailorder Union (A.F.L.) on the Winnipeg Trades and Labour Council, Alfred moved to Burnaby where he and fellow Burnaby residents Aungus McLean and Percy Little worked ten hour days to build a Shingle Mill on the edge of Burnaby Lake for Simpson & Giberson. George Green, carpenter and millwright (author of “The History of Burnaby”) also helped in the construction of the mill. Alfred built his own home from lumber cut from the mill in the Lochdale area on Sherlock Street between Curtis Street and Kitchener Street. On April 10, 1920 Alfred married Mary Jane “Ada” Reynolds. Alfred and Ada often took in foster children during their marriage. Due to her nursing experience, Ada was often called upon to deliver babies in the Burnaby area. Alfred and Ada Bingham were instrumental members of the Army of the Common Good, collecting vegetables and grains from growers in the area and even producing over 125 tons of vegetables from its own gardens to feed children and youth suffering from the lack of resources during the Depression years. The army was in operation for ten years and during that time the members organised the Credit Union movement of British Columbia and drew up the Credit Union act thorough the Vancouver Co-operative Council. They also started Co-Op stores and the Co-Op Wholesale Society. Alfred was also Secretary of the Burnaby Housing committee and in 1946 he became the Secretary of the North Burnaby Labour Progressive Party (LPP). Mary Jane “Ada” (Reynolds) Bingham died on August 9, 1969. Her husband Alfred died on April 29, 1979.
Total Tracks
12
Total Length
1:38:06
Interviewee Name
Bingham, Alfred "Alf"
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Historical Society fonds
Series
Community Archives Collection series
Subseries
Oral history subseries
Transcript Available
MSS142-001 contains transcripts for each of the short stories
Media Type
Sound Recording
Web Notes
Interview was digitized in 2010 allowing it to be accessible on Heritage Burnaby. The digitization project was initiated by the Community Heritage Commission with support from City of Burnaby Council and the BC History Digitization Program of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, University of British Columbia. It was recognized by the Heritage Society of BC with an award in 2012.
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Audio Tracks

Track two of recording of Alfred Bingham's writings

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Birth of a House

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription79788
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1950
Collection/Fonds
Yanko family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction site for the Yanko family house at 7385 Broadway (later renumbered 7391) in Burnaby.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
May 1950
Collection/Fonds
Yanko family fonds
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm
Material Details
Secured to album page with photo corners
Description Level
Item
Record No.
545-438
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No restrictions
Accession Number
2012-09
Scope and Content
Photograph of the construction site for the Yanko family house at 7385 Broadway (later renumbered 7391) in Burnaby.
Subjects
Construction
Land Clearing
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title (from album page)
Note written on album page reads: "'Birth of a House' / Started May 1950 / Moved in April 6, 1951"
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "#6 House May 1950"
Street Address
7391 Broadway
Planning Study Area
Sperling-Broadway Area
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Clearing Deer Lake frontage

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39523
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1891]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 14.3 cm on page 21.5 x 8 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man and his dog sitting on a large felled tree along the shore of Deer Lake. The man is most likely Claude Hill, and early resident of the Deer Lake area.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1891]
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9.5 x 14.3 cm on page 21.5 x 8 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-842
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a man and his dog sitting on a large felled tree along the shore of Deer Lake. The man is most likely Claude Hill, and early resident of the Deer Lake area.
Subjects
Animals - Dogs
Geographic Features - Lakes and Ponds
Land Clearing
Names
Hill, Louis Claude "Claude"
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on caption accompanying photograph
Geographic Access
Deer Lake
Historic Neighbourhood
Burnaby Lake (Historic Neighbourhood)
Images
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Clearing for shopping centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85130
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1958]
Collection/Fonds
Ben Bradley collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of land being cleared for the Brentwood Mall with Burnaby mountain in the background.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1958]
Collection/Fonds
Ben Bradley collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
564-002
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-30
Scope and Content
Photograph of land being cleared for the Brentwood Mall with Burnaby mountain in the background.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Land Clearing
Names
Brentwood Shopping Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Note on verso reads: "Clearing for shopping centre"
Street Address
4567 Lougheed Highway
Planning Study Area
Brentwood Area
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Clearing for shopping centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85131
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1958]
Collection/Fonds
Ben Bradley collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph with tree stumps, rocks and dirt of land being cleared for the Brentwood Mall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1958]
Collection/Fonds
Ben Bradley collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
564-003
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-30
Scope and Content
Photograph with tree stumps, rocks and dirt of land being cleared for the Brentwood Mall.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Land Clearing
Names
Brentwood Shopping Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Street Address
4567 Lougheed Highway
Planning Study Area
Brentwood Area
Images
Less detail

Clearing for shopping centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85133
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1958]
Collection/Fonds
Ben Bradley collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph with tree stumps, rocks and dirt of land being cleared for the Brentwood Mall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1958]
Collection/Fonds
Ben Bradley collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
564-005
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-30
Scope and Content
Photograph with tree stumps, rocks and dirt of land being cleared for the Brentwood Mall.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Land Clearing
Names
Brentwood Shopping Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Note on verso reads: "Clearing for shopping centre"
Street Address
4567 Lougheed Highway
Planning Study Area
Brentwood Area
Images
Less detail

Clearing for the shopping centre

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription85125
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1958]
Collection/Fonds
Ben Bradley collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of children climbing on a large tree stump on land being cleared for the Brentwood Mall.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
[1958]
Collection/Fonds
Ben Bradley collection
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.2 x 11.5 cm
Description Level
Item
Record No.
564-001
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-30
Scope and Content
Photograph of children climbing on a large tree stump on land being cleared for the Brentwood Mall.
Subjects
Buildings - Commercial
Land Clearing
Names
Brentwood Shopping Centre
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Transcribed title
Note on verso reads: "Clearing for shopping centre"
Street Address
4567 Lougheed Highway
Planning Study Area
Brentwood Area
Images
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Clearing land with a team of oxen

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/archivedescription39524
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1890
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 15.6 x 23.8 cm on page 21.5 x 28 cm (pasted in album)
Scope and Content
Photograph of a team of oxen being used to clear land and haul logs on skid road. Five unidentified lumberjacks can be seen standing alongside the animals.
Repository
City of Burnaby Archives
Date
1890
Collection/Fonds
Peers Family and Hill Family fonds
Series
Kitty Hill Peers family photograph series
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 15.6 x 23.8 cm on page 21.5 x 28 cm (pasted in album)
Description Level
Item
Record No.
477-843
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Accession Number
2007-12
Scope and Content
Photograph of a team of oxen being used to clear land and haul logs on skid road. Five unidentified lumberjacks can be seen standing alongside the animals.
Subjects
Woodworking Tools and Equipment - Logging Machinery
Industries - Forestry
Animals - Oxen
Occupations - Lumberjacks
Land Clearing
Industries - Logging/lumber
Media Type
Photograph
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

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